The Quiet Tension
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 9
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
support@lowerstreet.co
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Host
Sharon Chirban - Psychologist and executive coach who explores the emotional and psychological forces underlying high performance, ambition, identity, and sustainable achievement.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Thor Steingraber - The Collective Experience Of Live Performance, Arts Leadership, Bringing People Together Across Differences, And Leading Vivo Performing Arts Into A New Chapter.
Jessica Bartley - Mental Health Support For Olympic Athletes, Crisis Response Systems, The Pressure Of Athletic Performance, Asking For Help, And Building Healthier Support Structures.
Katie Uhlaender - Pressure In Elite Athletics, Grief, Substance Use, Crisis, Olympic-system Shortcomings, Advocacy, And Life After Competitive Sport.
Dennis Kelly - Curiosity-driven Achievement, Developing Confidence Through Competence, Finding The Right Environment, Mastery, And Defining A Personal Vision.
John Lam - Mentorship, Fearlessness, Identity After Elite Performance, Building Opportunities For Dancers, Purpose, And Defining Success Beyond The Stage.
Recent Topics
Episodes
"Give the Credit, Take the Blame" with Steve Pagliuca
October 21, 2026
It is easy for high performance to look like individual achievement, but no one gets there alone. Often, the values that shape success are inherited long before they are consciously understood: work hard, stay humble, remember where you came from, and when others help you rise, find a way to do the same for someone else. In this episode of The Quiet Tension, host Dr. Sharon Chirban speaks with Steve Pagliuca, Co-Chairman of Bain Capital and former co-owner of the Boston Celtics, about how the...
“Being a Disruptor” with Kate Ackerman
October 07, 2026
Many high performance athletes learn to work, function, and thrive within systems not built for them. Others struggle with where those systems fall short, go against the grain, and build something better.In this episode of The Quiet Tension, host Dr. Sharon Chirban speaks with guest Dr. Kate Ackerman, sports medicine physician, endocrinologist, former national team rower, and co-founder of the Women’s Health and Sport Performance Institute (WHSP), about what it means to be a disruptor and bui...
"Sharing an Armrest” with Thor Steingraber
September 23, 2026
Throughout life, we share armrests with strangers in all kinds of places: on airplanes, in stadiums, in rooms organized around commerce, competition, or conviction. But for this week’s guest, the performing arts offer something rarer. They ask us to sit beside people we did not choose, release our expectations, and enter a shared experience together. In this episode of The Quiet Tension, host Dr. Sharon Chirban speaks with Thor Steingraber, opera director turned arts executive and incoming pr...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Quiet Tension?
The Quiet Tension is hosted by Sharon Chirban. Its publicly listed email is support@lowerstreet.co. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Quiet Tension?
The publicly listed email for The Quiet Tension: support@lowerstreet.co.
How many listeners does The Quiet Tension have?
Podseeker estimates The Quiet Tension reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Quiet Tension?
The Quiet Tension typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Accomplished athletes, executives, founders, arts and creative leaders, psychologists, and other high-performing professionals with substantial experience and a thoughtful perspective on ambition, pressure, identity, or sustainable performance. Common among recent guests: Olympic or other elite athletic careers; Senior leadership of major arts or performance organizations; Leadership of established companies or institutions. Recent guests include Thor Steingraber, Jessica Bartley, and Katie Uhlaender.
How hard is it to get booked on The Quiet Tension?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The Quiet Tension cover?
Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Performance Psychology, Athlete Mental Health, and Burnout. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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